An original Gibson les Paul, not sure on model or year but apparently it's a family heirloom of one of my dads friends. Been sat in a case since the late 60's. Who know what it might be, but very scared/excited.

My dad's mate said he wants to see someone play it that would do it justice. Very humbling and means a lot.

I won't get to see it till the gig, should I restring it in the break between sets? Guessing its gonna be a bit crusty in that case._________________Fingers or Pick?

I would have such anxiety over this....not for fear of playing someone else's guitar or doing it enough justice, but not being able to restoring it until minutes before the gig.....strings need a bit to stretch properly and the neck could even be warped or cracked, electronics could have a short. ..

I wouldn't ask him to get it set up, but I would see if you can get hold of it a little before hand to check it out/restring. Even half an hour.

yeah

i get the whole magical unveiling, but realistically it would be a huge anticlimax if you got it out the case and it was in a shit state and couldn't be gigged. ask if you can get it gig ready, or maybe find someone else you'd trust to do it beforehand. otherwise i kind of think they're putting you on the spot, and you're just being too nice

Think I'll be usimg my tele most of the night and bust this out for couple of songs. I've got my fast fret and tools so can do a little tweaking, slide might be the way to go._________________Fingers or Pick?